Ireland sees largest jump in prices in almost 21 years

In the past year, the price of diesel has risen 32.5%, petrol up 30.3% and airfares 42.3%.

Consumer prices surged by 5.6% over the past year, the largest annual increase in almost 21 years.

According to the figures, the transport sector saw the largest increase with prices rising 15.4% while prices for housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels rose by 12.7%.